5
recalls
The Pontiac Safari has 5 recalls covering 545,168 vehicles as reported; model year 1977 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1977: 2
Units affected
545K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Pontiac Safari by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 67K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 476K units
- Seat belts1 · 475 units
- Tires1 · 1,672 units
- Visibility1 · 144 units
Pontiac Safari recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 1979 | Buick Estate, Estate Wagon; Chevrolet Caprice, Impala and 3 more (1977-1979): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 79V161000 | Entrapment | 476,245 |
| Nov 3, 1976 | Buick Electra, Estate Wagon, Lesabre, Riviera and 10 more (1977): Exterior lightingNo. 76V175000 | Other or not stated | 66,632 |
| Dec 5, 1972 | Pontiac Safari (1973): VisibilityNo. 72V298000 | Other or not stated | 144 |
| Oct 13, 1971 | Buick Estate Wagon; Chevrolet Kingswood, Kingswood Estate, Townsman and 1 more (1972): Seat beltsNo. 71V182000 | Other or not stated | 475 |
| Jul 26, 1971 | Chevrolet Caprice, Impala; Pontiac Safari (1971): TiresNo. 71V125000 | Other or not stated | 1,672 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 Pontiac Safari recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1979 Pontiac Safari. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Safari have?
5 recalls cover the Pontiac Safari, for 545,168 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Pontiac Safari?
Visibility: named in 2 of the 6 safety complaints about the Pontiac Safari, then electrical system (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.